■ Having successfully launched Stage, a contemporary French casual fine-dining restaurant, Jay-Sainisa Sangsingkeaw has followed up with a luxurious speakeasy bar called  Playroom on the second floor of the same building in Ekamai.

The new venue has been designed to be a playful space where people can enjoy crafted drinks, gather to let loose and to soak up some privacy. The atmosphere is mysterious—sexy and luxurious, enigmatic and secretive, as if straight out of a scene from the movie Fifty Shades Of Grey. 

The red, gold, and black interior offers many fun gimmicks. Paradigm Shift, the team of interior designers behind the success of Stage, was tasked with dazzling guests from the moment they step into the door. If you don’t pay close attention to the details, you may find yourself pleasantly lost. 
The entrance is a secret door that blends into a wall of hundreds of drawers. Behind this trap door is an elegant bar decorated with the finest attention to every minute detail, chains, whips, and handcuffs adorn the walls. The bar counter itself brings to mind a sensuous corset, under a dazzling and illusory light—the perfect place to indulge in a cocktail, champagne, or a smooth glass of whiskey. 

Confident of a warm welcome, we visited Belga for a second time this year.  There we found many familiar faces appropriately shrouded in masks and not because Halloween was just over.  We were very happy to see GM Oliver Schnatz, Master of Beer Peter Laird and Executive Chef Nico Basset overseeing the sizable turnout of 20 diners.  

They assembled to enjoy tasty canapés (curried crab and liver terrine) and Robert Denogent Macon Les Sardines 2017 (Mâcon, France), an unconventional chardonnay found by wine spokesman Robert Lea not to fully justify Parker’s score of 89 points but still a presentable wine with a creamy long finish.

The first course attracted both praise and disapproval; the “Ayes” won, I think, but those who do not enjoy goat cheese were not to be won over.  The dish, Goat Cheese Soufflé with Hazelnut, Nutmeg, and Green Apple I found to be tasty.  Similarly Tegernseerhof Loibenberg, Smaragd Grüner Veltliner 2016 (Wachau, Austria) was found by some a little underwhelming but the wine earned deserved endorsement from Robert and lived up to the winemaker’s description: “Spending 9 months on the lees, the result is intense and rich with aromas of white pepper, lemon, lime, salt, and smoke, crisp acidity, and a powerful finish”.

Next came a real treat for fish lovers: Turbot with Viennoise Crust and Sauce Mousseline and Whit Beer.  As confirmed by food spokesman Mike Usher, cooked to perfection, the fish was hidden under a savoury coating and enhanced by the sauce.  It was excellent.  More of the Grüner Veltliner followed and found to be well matched to the fish.  A great pairing for two special items.

Late Koyo culinary treats at Yamazato
​The Okura Prestige Bangkok is presenting the late Koyo (autumn) culinary specials in its Michelin Plate signature Japanese restaurant Yamazato with special Gozen lunch platters and a multi-course Kaiseki dinner featuring seasonal ingredients such as mackerel, saury and capelin fish, chestnuts and persimmons.

Lunch and dinner from 1 - 22 November 2020, lunch: 11:30 - 14:30, dinner: 18:00 - 22:30. Priced at THB 1,600++ for Gozen lunch and THB 4,700++ for Kaiseki dinner.
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Contact 02 687 9000 or email yamazato@okurabangkok.com or book on our website www.okurabangkok.com

`Saturday Lazy Lunch' at Chatuchak Cafe 
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok has relaunched its popular lunch from 12.00 to 14.30 hours at THB 988 net per person (including soft drink).

Menu includes `Seafood Island' and a `Carving Corner' featuring meaty specialities. Other highlights include Dynasty's classic Peking duck and Cantonese dim sum variety, Hagi's sushi, sashimi and Japanese specialties, and Don Giovanni's authentic pasta favourites.
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Call +66 (0) 2541 1234.

ALATi restaurant at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is presenting the Riviera Sunday Brunch, featuring sumptuous dishes inspired by the diverse flavours of the Mediterranean region.

On offer is a fantastic selection of unlimited a la carte dishes inspired by traditional recipes and cooking techniques of countries such as Spain, Morocco, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon.

Sunday lunch is the special occasion when friends and families meet for what is probably their longest meal of the week, enjoyed with a variety of cocktails, wines and Champagne. We invite diners to spend an enjoyable afternoon in the comfortable atmosphere of ALATi,º explains Executive Chef Carlo Valenziano.

There is a limited-time offer for Siam Kempinski LINE friends to enjoy a 15% discount on the food and wine package (excluding Champagne), with one child (up to 12 years old) dining free when accompanied by an adult. The offer applies every Sunday until 30 August 2020. Guests must confirm that they are a LINE friend @Siamkempinskihotel. From 12:30 to 16:00 hrs. 

 Contact ALATi on +662 162 9222 or email alati.siambangkok@kempinski.com.

■ Experience the joys of tapear - the Spanish verb describing the art of eating tapas - by ordering `2 Feet of Tapas' at UNO MAS rooftop restaurant on the 54th floor of Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

This special promotion featuring enough tapas to stretch two feet (or over half-a-meter) around your table is priced at THB 1,990++ for two people.
Dishes include Spanish classics like Tortilla (Spanish-style omelet); Txipirones (fried baby squid with black ink aioli and lemon); and Gambas (tiger prawns, garlic, paprika and cayenne sizzling in olive oil).

Also savor Cogollos de Tudela (smoked salmon, & baby lettuce); El Pulpo (grilled Galician octopus, chipotle, green mojo, & black ink aioli sauce); 36-month cured Joselito Jamon; Albondigas (Spanish meatballs, wagyu beef, & pluma pork in tomato stew); and much, much more!

UNO MAS chefs use the highest quality ingredients to prepare the city's most authentic Spanish food and replicates the traditional way the food is eaten in Spain. This involves ordering and sharing lots of small, tasty dishes (tapas) among friends, all washed down with a glass or two of Spanish cervesa (beer), cava, sangria, or sherry.
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 Tel. +66 2 100 6255 or email diningcgcw@chr.co.th.
Website: www.unomasbangkok.com
Facebook: UNO MAS

The new Indian Coastal Restaurant JHOL is now reopening in the 10th of July for both lunch and dinner after the long lock down period.

With an updated menu and limited seating, JHOL is effectively adhering to the highest standards of health and hygiene. They have also designed a new delivery menu with an Indian coastal touch, as well as the quintessential Indian comfort food and twists to Indian classics such as the Thai influenced Kaffir Lime Butter Chicken. 

JHOL provides a stylish, family friendly, brasserie-style dining experience with a menu that features fresh interpretations of coastal Indian cuisine being the first restaurant of its kind to open in the vibrant Bangkok food scene. Its focus on Indian coastal cuisine is something Bangkok diners have yet to experience. Due to the effects of the global pandemic, JHOL had to close its doors but now with the reopening of the restaurant, World-class Chef Hari Nayak brings his passion for coastal Indian cuisine to delight the palettes of discerning diners seeking something new and unforgettable. ​

The Symphony of Thai Cuisine - Welcome to The Wisdom of Thai Herbs Samrub features a medley of Thai herbs like kariyat, black galingale, turmeric, Indian gooseberry, shallot, pepper, garlic and chili. Lunch Samrub menu is now also available from 11.30AM to 3PM daily.

The exquisite dinner Samrub begins with an amuse-bouche of Kratong Thong: Crispy "Kee Mao" Thai Herbs and Rice Fish in Crispy Pastry Shell and Ma Hor: Fresh “Hom Suwan” Pineapple Morsel topped with Minced Pork and Royal Project Macadamia Nut. A Spicy Wang Nam Khiao Paco Fern Salad with Bang Pakong River Prawns is the salad of choice. 

Appetizers will take you on short hops across Thailand with Northern Thai Spicy Kurobuta Sausage Smoked with Thai Herbs served with Northern Thai Green Chili Dip, Steamed Gotu Kola Rice Dumplings with Chicken and Cashew Nuts, Savory Pickled Sea Fish Salad with Aromatic Rice and Spicy Caviar Sauce and Deep Fried Andaman Crab Curry. Before the main symphony, indulge in the sublime flavor of Chon Buri Organic Lime Sorbet with Royal Project Arabica Coffee Flower Honey.

Japanese specialty coffee brand % Arabica has launched its first store in Thailand in the heart of ICONSIAM.

Welcoming guests to experience its coffee in Thailand for the very first time. ªIn recent years, Thailand's coffee scene has exploded across the country and become entwined in the everyday way of life,º said Kenneth Shoji, founder of % Arabica. ªWe are thrilled to introduce our brand's craftsmanship, high-quality specialty coffee, mindful service and the Japanese sense of beauty to Thailand.º Designed by Tokyo-based No.10 of Nomurakougeisha, the 250 square-metre store is notable for its clean, minimalist interior and illuminated floor which works with the mall's existing glamourous atmosphere.

% Arabica offers a concise coffee menu showcasing the world's best beans. Customers are invited to choose between the % Arabica blend or a Single Origin offering.

The Bangkok menu offers Espresso based coffees (espresso, espresso macchiato, Americano, coffee latte, and the brand's unique Spanish latte).

ICONSIAM:1F 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok
https://arabica.coffee
Facebook: Arabica Thailand
Instagram: Arabica.Thailand

In this monthly column, The BigChilli celebrates restaurants in Thailand that excel in their design as well as their cuisine. Dining in beautiful surroundings is regarded by many as a key element in their choice of restaurant for lunch or dinner. It sets and maintains the mood for a memorable dining experience — and is often the main reason for a return visit. The purpose of this photo feature is therefore to pay homage to those owners who have invested in creating a Beautiful Restaurant for the pleasure of Bangkok’s diners.
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THE FOLLOWING BANGKOK RESTAURANTS HAVE HOME DELIVERY SERVICES: 

Hungry Hub
Hungry Hub, the buffet app in Thailand, has just expanded its service to include "value set meal" takeaway / delivery covering more than 70 restaurants, starting from 399 Baht / set.
This project is to help restaurants during COVID-19 shutdown. They include well known restaurants like Arno's, Boon Tong Kee, Penguin Eat Shabu, Rod Dee Ded The Steakhouse and W Hotel (Kitchen Table).
Fixed delivery fees of 50 Baht of up to 8km. Order at www.hungryhub.com

Bawarchi Restaurant
The legendary queen of all curries - Butter Chicken and Kashmiri Rogan Josh plus a whole lot more.
Delivered from our kitchen fresh to your home. 
Call us now and leave the rest to us. 
FREE delivery AND 20% off from our usual menu prices 
Call 026567357 or 0618140088